Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMaiden's Bower round cairn

Maiden's Bower round cairn

England
List entry 1008843
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Maiden's Bower is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age round cairn located in Durham, England. The monument comprises a mound of stones constructed as a burial structure, characteristic of funerary monuments erected during the prehistoric period in northern Britain. The cairn survives as a discernible earthwork within the landscape, preserving evidence of early ritual and burial practices in the region. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important archaeological record of prehistoric settlement and ceremonial activity in County Durham.

Maiden's Bower round cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008843. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Maiden's Bower round cairn?

Maiden's Bower is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age round cairn located in Durham, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008843.

Who is responsible for protecting Maiden's Bower round cairn?

Maiden's Bower round cairn is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1008843.

What other scheduled monuments are near Maiden's Bower round cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Neville's Cross (0.7 km), Framwellgate Bridge (0.9 km), Prebend's Bridge (1.1 km).

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